#8 3/3

What does the author assume about the attitudes of the audience in the piece?
They assume that the audience can relate to the scenarios in the song.
What aspect of society is the author satirizing?
The remake of the song targets social media and modern parts of society.
What is the goal or purpose of the satire?
To point out real problems by making fun of them. This one specifically is meant
to entertain people
What methods/techniques does the author employ to create the satire?
The author makes relatable statements that everyone finds humor in. Also by
changing the lyrics they made it more modern.
How effective are the author’s methods?
Very effective because it made the audience laugh. It targeted millennials based
on how old the song is.

#7
2/14
How much time do you spend on your phone on an average day? And, what do you
typically do?
4 hours and 47 minutes. Most of it is spent watching youtube and Hulu.

- Does using your phone have a positive effect on your overall well-being? Does it help
you build relationships, connect with resources and make you feel less isolated? What are
the other positive benefits?
I think it helps me to stay more connected with others in the world. It helps me to
reach out to new people by DM them.

- Does the way you use your phone have any negative effects? For example, does using it
ever make you feel anxious, lonely, depressed or just sleep-deprived?
Yes it has a ton of negative effects, I tend to not talk to my family a ton and I
don’t have a productive day.

- Are you ever worried that you spend too much time on your phone? Do you worry that it
gets in the way of socializing with friends? With studying? With exercising? With
spending time with family? Or with sleeping? Have you ever tried to spend less time on
your phone?
Yes all the time, yes I have but then I realize that I use my phone for necessary
things like homework.
 - Do your parents, or the adults in your life, worry about how much time you spend on
your phone? How have they expressed these concerns? Have they ever tried to limit your
screen time? How have you responded?
NO because my brother spends WAY TOO much time on his phone and my
parents do nothing about it.
- The article presents two sides of an argument: On the one hand, phones increase anxiety,
depression and sleep deprivation among teenagers. On the other hand, the phone is “just a
mirror that reveals the problems a child would have even without the phone.” Which
argument do you find yourself agreeing with more? Why? There are numerous case
studies presented in the article: Is there one that supports your point or best reflects your
own experience with phones and mental health?
I think that technology increases mental health issues because personally when I
use my phone I feel like a loser and I can feel the anxiety knocking on my door.

#6
2/10
After watching the video I was inspired to not give up on my dreams and to go out and do
something to achieve them

The intended audience are athletes and especially people with disabilities or physical
challenges.

The Primary purpose of the ad was to sell Nike merchandise however the secondary
purpose was to inspire people to be their own person instead of trying to be someone else.

They achieved this by using inspirational upbeat music and by showing stories of
multiple people who’ve achieved greatness even when they are set at a disadvantage.
#5
2/8
1. What is the purpose of having a conclusion in an essay?
From my understanding the purpose of writing a conclusion in an essay is to wrap
up and move the reader to take action based on all your points and reasons. It also
is a good way to end with a bang and make your essay memorable.
2. How have you been taught to write conclusions? Does that process work for you?
Ever since elementary school I’ve been taught to summarize my entire essay and
then to end with a bang. One of the biggest rules enforced in my head is to not
add any information that has not already been said in the essay.
3. Is it the most effective way? Explain.
 Well effective to me means that I get an A so yes they’ve been very effective
however my conclusions always sound really awkward and are a waste of time to
my reader and to me.

#4
1/27
1. Did you write a device-driven or idea-driven thesis? (Note, good is still good! But great
may lend itself to that sophistication point).
I used an idea-driven thesis to write my thesis. Although the thesis was
respectable I don’t think I took full advantage of it while writing the rest of my
essay.

2. Move your thesis from good to great using the tips in the video. Write your revised
version.
In Madeline Albright’s speech given to the graduating class of the women's college
Mount Holyoke she uses patriotism and the progression of Women’s rights to call the
students to action to continue to fight for change although conflict will continue to arise.
#3
1/25
The Purpose of a text is what the writer hopes to accomplish with it. Writers may have
more than one purpose in a text.
Writer perceptions of an audience's values, beliefs, needs, and background guide the choices they
make.
An Audience of a text has shared as well as individual beliefs, values, needs, and backgrounds.
Writers create texts within a particular Context that includes the time, place, and occasion.
The Exigence is the part of a rhetorical situation that inspires, stimulates, provokes, or prompts
writers to create a text.
The Message is the general topic, content, ideas contained in the text.

#2
1/19
Who is the intended audience? Be specific.
White Americans for the most part but also all people who are racist. Also could be
religious people, police officers, or mothers. Based on the music it is targeted toward young
people

What is the purpose? Be specific.

The main purpose is to strive for social equality between races. Hopefully, the song
forces people to consider their own actions.

#1
 12/16

What are your current views on the topic of gender equality?

I believed that both male and female should be treated equally. This includes in the home, in the
workplace, on a sports team, and at school. Although important to have a family, women should
still gain an education and try to be the best version of themselves.

The Pew Research Center did a study in 2020 about how Americans view gender equality. What
do you notice?

It stood out to me that 12% of men think women’s rights have gone too far while only 8% of
women think the same. Also, 13% of men and women think women don’t work as hard as men
do. I also noticed that minority groups don’t feel feminism has helped them as much as white
women.